Magical Housekeeping￨Summer Clearing

We’ve all heard of spring cleaning, but sometimes summer brings its own special blend of dirt, grime, and stuck energy. If you find yourself feeling unsettled in your space, it may be time for some magical housekeeping! Cleaning our space doesn’t have to be drudgery, in fact, intentional housekeeping can be a powerful act of self-care. In this episode, we’ll talk about clearing clutter, cleansing space, and raising the vibration of your environment. We’ll even explore how sharing and caring for space with others, kids included, can be a magical experience of connection. So tie back your hair, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to banish your clutter and create a truly magical haven.

What am I reading?

https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalking

What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama, Alison Watts translator
Magical Housekeeping by Tess Whitehurst

What am I listening to on repeat?

She’s Kerosene by The Interrupters 

What’s for dinner? 

Detox Harvest Salad

For the Salad:

1 thinly sliced sweet potato
1 tablespoon of olive oil
3 cups of baby spring mix
2 cups each of baby spinach and arugula
2 cups of chopped kale
1 thinly sliced radish
1 peeled and thinly sliced red beet
2 shaved baby carrots
1 shaved small cucumber
Chopped grapefruit or orange slices 
6 to 8 thinly sliced Brussel sprouts
½ cup of pomegranate seeds
¼ cup of micro greens
2 tablespoons of sliced fresh chives
½ cup goat cheese
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

For the Vinaigrette:

½ small diced shallot
1 tablespoon of grainy mustard
1 ½ teaspoons of honey
½ cup of champagne vinegar
Juice of ½ of a lemon
Seeds from ½ of a vanilla bean
1 cup of olive oil
1 tablespoons fresh basil
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 425°.

Evenly spread the sweet potato slices and Brussels sprouts on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Drizzle on the olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in the oven for 30 minutes and cool to room temperature.

For the salad: Simply combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss together with salt and pepper.

For the vinaigrette: Whisk together all of the ingredients in a medium size bowl until the dressing is combined and emulsified and set aside.

https://theinspiredhome.com/articles/winter-harvest-salad/

Cleansing Cocktail 

1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Stevia or agave nectar to taste
2 cups water 

Instructions: Mix together ingredients. Serve hot or cold.